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Reviewer: cjv, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment: I have take Methadone for chronic back pain. I was on oxy-contin, but really became too fond of the way it made me feel. My dosage has increased regularly over the years, which my doctor says is common w/ opiates. I am on 220mgs daily, divided into 3 doses. It can be difficult fulfill Rx's, not every pharmacy carries much of it. I have had to be without it for a day or two, and by the 2nd day
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Comment:I have take Methadone for chronic back pain. I was on oxy-contin, but really became too fond of the way it made me feel. My dosage has increased regularly over the years, which my doctor says is common w/ opiates. I am on 220mgs daily, divided into 3 doses. It can be difficult fulfill Rx's, not every pharmacy carries much of it. I have had to be without it for a day or two, and by the 2nd day the withdrawl starts & you feel quite bad. But this is the best solution, considering the pain I was in & the depression that comes w/ it, left me unable to function. I don't feel like I took anything at all as far as euphoria goes so I feel safer on it. I do become more tired than usual. I recommend this drug highly. Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: i have been rear-ended while driving too many times to count. my spine is damaged & degen from top to bottom. i was given everything from naprosyn to a combo of 200mg ultram & 3200mg vioxx daily for about 2-3 years. with methadone i can function again, after 5 years of use i am addicted to the same 10mg as when i started. on days when the pain intensifies i will take up to 30mg (but, will
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Comment:i have been rear-ended while driving too many times to count. my spine is damaged & degen from top to bottom. i was given everything from naprosyn to a combo of 200mg ultram & 3200mg vioxx daily for about 2-3 years. with methadone i can function again, after 5 years of use i am addicted to the same 10mg as when i started. on days when the pain intensifies i will take up to 30mg (but, will avoid driving). i never have stomach problems due to usage, i have not become a "junkie" and can in fact function at a high level of competency. if i have to take up to 30mg for a couple of days, i will decrease the dosage over a 3 day period. common sense? this medication is for me, a blessing.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Jamie, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I have incredible pain from degen. disk, worsening arthritis in both hips, extreme arthritis in rt. shoulder, entire arm, wrist & hand (all had severe injuries in the past) I went up the ladder of pain meds to Morphine, and the pain was still enough to keep me exhausted, really lacking motivation, & flat in bed several days a month at least. Recent change to Methadone/Dolophine has given m
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Comment:I have incredible pain from degen. disk, worsening arthritis in both hips, extreme arthritis in rt. shoulder, entire arm, wrist & hand (all had severe injuries in the past) I went up the ladder of pain meds to Morphine, and the pain was still enough to keep me exhausted, really lacking motivation, & flat in bed several days a month at least. Recent change to Methadone/Dolophine has given me a new lease on life! MUCH more effective pain management, and gone is the relentless exhaustion. I am sleeping better at night, more active and motivated in the day, and enjoying substantial reduction in pain. No (bad) side-effects at all. Bottom line, I guess, is that I have renewed interest in Life!!Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: running-doe@hotmail.com, 55-64 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: My pain is excriciating;I have degenerative disk disease RA-OA a herniated disk on sciatic nerve I have 18 & still counting broken crushed fractured bones my pain seems insufferable and I cannot say I haven't prayed not to wake another day. If not for Dolophine perhaps I would not be here it saved my life!

Comment:My pain is excriciating;I have degenerative disk disease RA-OA a herniated disk on sciatic nerve I have 18 & still counting broken crushed fractured bones my pain seems insufferable and I cannot say I haven't prayed not to wake another day. If not for Dolophine perhaps I would not be here it saved my life!Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: fatcat, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: This is the only long -lasting pain medication that has worked for my severe chronic pain and small nerve neuropathy. In my opinion it out lasts any other pain medication that is on the market even newly approved medication by the FDA.

Comment:This is the only long -lasting pain medication that has worked for my severe chronic pain and small nerve neuropathy. In my opinion it out lasts any other pain medication that is on the market even newly approved medication by the FDA.Hide Full Comment

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